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1st SFAB Issued Crye Precision’s Adaptive Vest System

November 16th, 2017

The Army’s newest Brigade was recently issued the Adaptive Vest System by Crye Precision.

The US Army photo above, is of CPT Jay Beeman, a Combat Advisor team leader in Bravo Company, 5th Battalion, 1st SFAB.

Crye developed AVS as a fully scalable armor/load carrying system which offers everything from a low-vis rig to a fully armored load-bearing vest. It has been in use with USSOCOM since 2012.

Above is the full range of AVS components. Below, you can see AVS in Plate Carrier and Assaulter configurations.

Despite the recent controversy over unit motto and beret, the 1st SFAB is definitely a unit to watch. Chief of Staff of the Army, GEN Mark Milley cleared the air on the beret color and proposed motto, and the unit is busy recruiting experienced NCOs to fill their ranks. Once candidates complete their assessment and training program which includes language and SERE instruction, they will receive a $5000 assignment bonus.

1st SFAB’s Combat Advisors will also use some of the latest individual equipment. In addition to the AVS, 1st SFAB is slated to be one of the first units to receive the new M17 Modular Handgun System. Additionally, they are on track to issue the Ops-Core FAST MT helmet also used by SOCOM.

The genesis of this SOF equipment crosswalk is a visit GEN Milley made last year to the 75th Ranger Regiment. He saw the equipment being used by the Rangers and directed PEO Soldier to acquire it for select Army units. Since then, PEO Soldier has been working with USSOCOM’s PM-SSES at Natick, as well as industry to procure a variety of SOF unique systems for their use. AVS is one of the first items fielded under this arrangement.

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Bushnell – New Elite Tactical XRS II

November 16th, 2017

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – November 15, 2017 – Bushnell, an industry leader in high-performance optical solutions, announces an enhanced level of precision and performance with a new Elite Tactical flagship riflescope – the XRS II.

Delivery of precise rounds at extreme distances requires skills honed through rigorous practice. It also demands optics that are crafted to be precision tools. The XRS II is crafted to the most exacting standards to lead the Elite Tactical line of precision optics and perform at distances that were once unimaginable.

Delivering stunning edge-to-edge clarity in any condition with ED Prime glass, plus an impressive 4.5-30x zoom and wide 50mm objective lens, the XRS II is purpose-built to easily acquire targets more than 1,000 yards distant. Water, fog, dust and debris are no match for the exclusive, patented, EXO Barrier protective lens coating.

“Military, law enforcement and competitive shooters demand precision,” said Bryan Parrish, Elite Tactical Product Manager for Bushnell. “The XRS II delivers it in spades. This optic is purpose-built for extreme ranges under the harshest conditions.”

The XRS II comes with a removable Throw Lever for quick magnification changes and features a locking diopter that won’t budge.

“The XRS II is precision incarnate,” said Parrish. “Making adjustments is as simple as it is accurate, with a locking windage turret and an elevation turret featuring the RevLimiter Zero Stop, which will not turn past zero. It offers 10 MILs of adjustment per revolution.”

Available in grey, black and flat dark earth with the Bushnell exclusive G3 reticle, the XRS II is also available in Horus H59 reticle and TRMR3 reticle configurations.

Bushnell, a Vista Outdoor brand, is one of the most recognizable and trusted names in precision hunting, tactical and recreational optics and accessories. For more information, visit bushnell.com/all-products/rifle-scopes/xrs-ii.

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Congrats Mike and Wolfe!

November 16th, 2017

Colonels Mike Martin and Wolfe Davidson, two great Special Tactics Officers I served with in various assignments as company grade officers, have been selected for promotion to Brigadier General. Both are rock solid. This is as great news for the Air Force as it is for the Special Tactics Community.

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Quantico Tactical Thursday – New Discount Program from SureFire

November 16th, 2017

The SureFire Qualified Professional Program Only at Quantico Tactical

Quantico Tactical is proud to announce their participation in SureFire’s new Qualified Professional Program (QPP). The creation of the Qualified Professional Program started with the initiative to better serve the military, law enforcement, and first responders on the individual level; providing special program pricing on a vast array of SureFire products.

Eligible customers will be able to purchase weapon lights, handheld lights, compensators, muzzle brakes, suppressors and more at significant discounts. It is our mutual goal to ensure that those who need it most have the very best equipment to do the job.

Eligible customers are:
• Military: Active, Reserve, NG, Retired, Medically Retired, and Service-connected Disabled Veterans
• Law Enforcement: Federal, State, and Local Active or Retired Sworn Officers
• Corrections Officers including Parole and Probation Officers
• First Responders with current credentials or official documentation
• Licensed Federal, State, City and Private Security Officers
• Commercial Pilots and Federal Flight Deck Officers
• Court Judges
• District and Deputy District Attorneys

To view our Surefire Qualified Professional Program assortment, please visit www.QuanticoTactical.com/QPP.

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

November 16th, 2017

Here’s a couple KCRF photos from Spain, submitted by KS.

Plaza de Espana in Sevilla, Spain

The Alhambra in Granada, Spain

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A Light in the Night

November 15th, 2017

(Wilsonville, OR)—Crimson Trace hears directly from customers in the company’s Oregon production facility. Much of the conversation with customers is focused on laser sights, but one topic is also near the top for discussion—lights. Customers want to know the types of lights Crimson Trace offers to help them see and identify targets during periods of darkness. The great news is that there are many options to light the night—and several of those options include laser sights. The better news is that firearms mounted lights offer numerous advantages over hand-held flashlights—such as never being left behind when a situation occurs or there’s a bump in the night.

One product category, Crimson Trace® Laserguard® Pro laser sights and laser lights, continues to expand. The recently released Laserguard Pro LL-807 laser sight and light will fit securely onto nearly two dozen models of GLOCK® brand pistols. Crimson Trace’s Laserguard Pro laser sights feature the company’s award-winning and patented Instinctive Activation™ firearm laser activation technology a feature designed to activate the laser and light when the firearm is held in a normal firing grip and when the user is ready to fire.

There are also Laserguard Pro light and laser sight combinations available to fit other popular pistols, including: the LL-803 for GLOCK’s Model 42 and 43 handguns; the LL-801 to fit the Smith & Wesson® M&P®9 ShieldTM and M&P 40 Shield; the LL-808 to fit M&P45 Shield, and the LL-802 to securely and seamlessly attach to the Springfield Armory® XD-S® semi-auto pistol.

Released in 2015, Crimson Trace’s Laserguard Pro laser sight and lights incorporate a powerful 150-lumen LED white light with either a red or green laser diode within a sturdy and compact housing. This laser sight and light is simple to install onto a pistol’s trigger guard and attaches to the firearm with seamless integration. The screws for installation, and the battery for operation, are included in the product packaging. Laserguard Pro laser sights with lights are covered under Crimson Trace’s Free Batteries for Life program.

Other Crimson Trace light options include: the LiNQ® wireless operated light and laser sight system for AR/MSR rifles and AK-Style rifles; the Rail Master® firearms accessor platforms, including the CMR-202 light that fits most pistols, rifles and shotguns with M1913 Picatinny or Weaver accessory rails; and the Rail Master Pro series offering either a red (CMR-205) or green (CMR-204) laser sight with a 100-Lumen LED white light. Rail Master Pro series of products provide four operation modes, including: light only, laser only, light and laser sight and laser with strobing light. These units are built inside a sturdy and lightweight CNC-machined housing. As with the standard Rail Master series, Rail Master Pro products will securely attach to nearly any firearm with a Weaver or Picatinny accessory rail.

Finally, Crimson Trace also provides the MVF-515TMlaser and light option, a grip designed for placement on a long firearm’s forend. Two versions are available—red laser sight (MVF-515) and green laser sight (MVF-515G). Both provide a powerful 200-Lumen LED white light that can be transformed from constant light to strobe.

Crimson Trace lights, and laser sight and light combo products, are easy to install and require no gunsmithing skills. (Reminder: Always follow firearms safety guidelines and be certain the firearm is unloaded before installing accessories). More details on the company’s 280-plus laser sights and firearms lighting products can be found at www.crimsontrace.com or at 800-442-2406.

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Violent Little + Thirty Seconds Out Combine To Create Stencil Tiger

November 15th, 2017

The minds behind Violent Little Machine Shop and Thirty Seconds Out have teamed up to introduce Stencil Tiger which offers paint stencils, specifically shaped like 30 round magazines. Customize your magazines with ease.

stenciltiger.com/collections/magazine-stencils

Tags: Stencil Tiger, Thirty Seconds Out, Violent Little Machine Shop
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MFT Chocolate Mag – Limited Time Offering

November 15th, 2017

It’s that time of year again! Stop by Mission First Tactical’s website and get your stocking stuffers early! These chocolate mags go for $9.99 and are legal in all 50 states!!!

www.missionfirsttactical.com/Products/LifeStyle/SCPMCHOC

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